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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.62, 1,030.46 and 505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.62, 1,030.46 and 505.56 is: 756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.62 : 1,030.46 = 505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.62/1,030.46 = 505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.62x = 1,030.46 × 505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.62x = 520,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,956.83/688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.52

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